Anaorexia Nervosa


 

  • Explain the neurology of this eating or feeding disorder (Anorexia Nervosa). Does the characterization of this eating or feeding disorder as a mental illness surprise you? What are your thoughts on the personal and/or cultural implications of classifying an eating or feeding disorder in this way, as opposed to a lifestyle choice or a matter of willpower? How might you support a family (or client) who is resistant to this seeing an eating or feeding disorder as a mental illness?
  • Describe changes in personality and social behavior that might be seen with this eating or feeding disorder. How would you assess for these changes?
  • Provide an overview of the health consequences and medical complications of this eating or feeding disorder.
  • Create a treatment plan for an individual diagnosed with this eating or feeding disorder using family-based therapy or other evidence-based therapy.

 

  • Answer these questions succinctly, integrating resources to provide rationale for all decisions.
  • You may use narrative, bullets, or a table format for various sections of this discussion assignment.
  • Use at least one reference from CINAHL